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| Who defines PT and regulates its practice? |
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| Who created the Scope of Practice? |
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| the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) |
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| provided by or under the direction and supervision of a PT |
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| PTA works under the direction of only what? |
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| Who is able to provide physical therapy? |
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| What are the activities of a PT? |
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| examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, consultation, education, research |
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| In PT, one will be working with pathology. Give an example of pathology. |
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| In PT, one will be working with impairment. Give an example of impairment. |
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| decreased muscle strength |
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| In PT, one will be working with functional limitation. Give an example of functional limitation. |
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| decreased feeding ability |
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| In PT, one will be working with disability. Give an example of disability. |
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| using an assistive device to help with feeding |
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| What is the difference between a patient and a client? |
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| A patient needs PT to help with a disorder to improve their function. A client seeks PT to maintain their health. |
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| It took the outbreak of which disease during which war to bring PT to the US? |
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| polio, WWI - Surgeon General sent a group of physicians to England and France to learn about PT techniques so that those wounded in war could be better cared for. |
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| What were Reconstruction Aides? |
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| the first PTs in the US were called this, they were all women. |
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| Who was the first president of American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association? She was also the first PT in the US and held the position of Head Reconstruction Aide in 1918. |
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| The profession grew even more due to what disease during which war? |
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| In the 60s, who adopted policy statements to clarify the preparation and use of PTAs and aides? |
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| What was created by the APTA in 1978 to provide a mechanism to receive certification and recognition as a clinical specialist in a certain area? |
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| American Board of PT Specialties |
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| the ability to seek PT without a doctor's order / autonomous practice / patient's choice / direct accessibility of a PT to anyone seeking those services without the stipulatoin of a referral from another health care provider |
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| What had a direct impact on the delivery of care in 1997? |
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| Balance Budget Act of 1997 |
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| care delivered by a member of the health care system who is responsible for the majority of health needs of the patient |
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| care provided by the clinicians on a referral basis, after the patient was seen by the primary care person |
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| care provided by a specialist who is employed by the facility who focuses on a particular health condition |
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| What is the primary activity of a PT? |
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| When a patient wants to receive PT, they can start with which two options? |
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| physician's referral or direct access |
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| In Illinois, does a patient need a referral from a physician to see a PT? |
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| No, however the insurance company won't pay you without a referral |
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| Define "practice without referral". |
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| without contact with other medical people |
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| In PT, which health care providers might you be working with? |
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| MDs, DCs, RNs, DOs, OTR, SLP, MT, etc. |
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| Prevention is the avoidance or the occurrence of pain and dysfuntion. One type of prevention is ergonomics. Define ergonomics. |
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| involves the work site, work task, and environment |
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| Prevention is the avoidance or the occurrence of pain and dysfuntion. One type of prevention is functional capacity evaluation (FCE). Define functional capacity evaluation (FCE). |
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| an examination of the patient's physical ability |
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| Prevention is the avoidance or the occurrence of pain and dysfuntion. One type of prevention is work conditioning. Define work conditioning. |
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| focuses on the physical dysfunction |
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| Prevention is the avoidance or the occurrence of pain and dysfuntion. One type of prevention is work hardening. Define work hardening. |
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| includes behavioral and vocational management |
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| must get from a patient before treating them. You mainly hear this in an ER or surgical situation. |
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| Starts with a history to describe the past and current nature of the condition or health status of the patient/client |
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| The PT must do what through the interview with the patient or a family member? |
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| review the medical records and get other pertinent history |
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| general information about the overall medical and cognitive status of the patient in 5 areas: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular/pulmonary, integumentary, and communication |
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| Define initial evaluation. |
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| the first critical component of PT service, must be performed by the PT regardless of the referral |
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| a judgement based on a measurement or a judgement based on an assessment of an examination, the PT identifies the needs of the patient or family member and cognitive status of the patient |
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| What 2 things does the PT identify in an evaluation? |
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| the needs and cognitive status of the patient |
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| What does an exam measure? |
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| endurance/fitness conditioning, flexibility, gait and balance, joint ROM, pain, posture, and skin condition |
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| Define diagnosis, and can a PT make a Dx? |
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| It is determined by the findings from the eval and also from the diagnostic test and physician's orders, and a PT can make a Dx. |
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| to predict the level of improvement and the time to reach that level |
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| the treatment and goals and the expectations of the patient, identifies ST-goals, LT-goals, outcomes and intervention, and discharge plans |
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| established once the problem is found, written by PT (not PTA), they are measurable, link the impairment, functional limitations and disabilities |
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| What should a treatment plan involve? |
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| should be related to the goals and include frequency and duration - example: BID 5x week |
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| Who is the treatment carried out by? |
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| The re-evaluation can be determined by whom? |
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| the clinic or the PT on staff |
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| conduction of procedures to achieve the desired outcome, includes coordination, communication, and documentation |
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| What is the difference between discharge and discontinuation? |
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| discharge - goals and outcomes have been achieved based on PT judgement, discontinuation - patient decides to terminate services or not able to continue due to medical and/or financial reasons, or PT feels therapy is no longer helping |
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| What does CAPTE stand for? |
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| Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education - this agency accredits the PTA programs |
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| graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program with an Associate degree in Science |
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| What is the function of a PTA? |
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| to assist the PT in the delivery of physical therapy services |
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| What date did the House of Delegates adopt the standards for PTA education programs? |
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| July 5, 1967 - gave birth to the PTA |
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| The Balance Budget Act of 1997 caused what? |
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| programs to close and the decline of PTs and PTAs - PTs and PTAs lost their jobs |
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| Who is ultimately responsible for the patient no matter what? Who does everything essentially fall back onto? |
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| a non-licensed worker who is specifically trained under the direction of a PT |
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| What is the duty of the PT aide? |
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| perform routine tasks related to the operation of PT services (patient-related or non-patient-related duties) |
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| What are the 2 groups of the APTA? |
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| The American College of Physical Therapist, and the National Assembly of Physical Therapist Assistant |
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| As of 2005, the National Assembly and Representing Body of the National Assembly (RBNA) was dissolved, forming what? |
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| Give a description or an example of Activities or Daily Living and Functional training (ADLs) |
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| instruction in eating, dressing, transfers, etc., and activities to improve performance |
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| Give a description or an example of assistive/adaptive devices. |
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| instruction in use of crutches, walkers, wheekchairs, etc. |
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| Give a description or an example of biofeedback. |
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| sensory feedback to enhance function, mirror or biofeedback machine |
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| Give a description or an example of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. |
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| use of graded exercises to improve function in individuals with cardiovascular or pulmonary disease |
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| Give a description or an example of chemical agents. |
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| use of electrical stimulation or high frequency sound waves to drive drugs through skin |
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| Give a description or an example of cryotherapy. |
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| therapeutic use of cold - cold packs, ice massage, etc. |
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| Give a description or an example of developmental activities. |
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| activities which promote progression through neurological and movement milestones |
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| Give a description or an example of electric current. |
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| Use of AC or DC current for theapeutic benefits including reduction of pain and inflammation, nerve and muscle stimulation, and would healing |
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| Give a description or an example of electromagnetic radiations. |
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| therapeutic use of the electromagnetic spectrum to induce deep heat - diathermy microcurrants |
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| Give a description or an example of environmental modification. |
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| alterations in the urrounding to enhance performance - wide doorways, automatic doors, etc. |
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| Give a description or an example of exercises. |
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| instruction in therapeutic movement to increase stength, motion, and function |
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| Give a description or an example of gait training/balance improvement. |
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| instruction ambulation and stability |
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| Give a description or an example of hydrotherapy. |
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| therapeutic use of water - whirlpool |
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| Give a description or an example of massage. |
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| therapeutic use of manual techniques including stroking, kneading, and stretching |
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| Give a description or an example of mechanical compression. |
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| external compression to reduce edema |
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| Give a description or an example of mobilization. |
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| manual techniques to restore normal joint movement |
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| Give a description or an example of orthoses and external supports. |
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| therapeutic use of braces, splints, bandages, etc., to support joints and improve function |
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| Give a description or an example of patient/family education. |
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| instruction to patient/family member regarding the status/treatment of the patient in regards to PT. |
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| Give a description or an example of posture training. |
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| instruction in proper alignment of body segments |
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| Give a description or an example of prostheses. |
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| instruction in use of artificial limbs |
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| Give a description or an example of pulmonary hygiene. |
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| breathing and percussion techniques to improve pulmonary ventilation and function |
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| Give a description or an example of traction. |
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| distraction of joints using manual or mechanical techniques |
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